Engineering Futures with J.P. Blackford

Event Type: Professional Development

Engineering Futures (EF) is the official professional development program of Tau Beta Pi.

Since the 1980s, the Engineering Futures program has provided professional skills training to help engineering students and practitioners develop non-technical skills that are essential for personal and professional success.

These in-person sessions will be facilitated by J.P. Blackford, who served as President of the Tau Beta Pi Association from 2014-2016 and has facilitated Engineering Futures sessions around the country since 2003.

There will be two sessions, each with an opportunity to earn 1 PD hour:

5-6pm: Teaming Up: Effective Group and Meeting Management

6-7pm: Leveling Up: Problem Solving and Decision Making

Project Leaders: Riley Garliauskas (garliari), Andrew Zaloudek (zaloudan), and Ansh Patel (anshp)

Shifts

Start Time	End Time	Location	Attendees	Sign-up for shift
Mon. Oct. 02, 2023 5 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 02, 2023 6 p.m.	BBB 1670 (on campus)	37 of 50 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 02, 2023 6 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 02, 2023 7 p.m.	BBB 1670 (on campus)	36 of 50 spots.	You must login to sign-up

Upcoming Events

Cantina Night I

Hang out with TBP and HKN at Cantina and get some free food.
NAP Stewardship Day - Ruthven Nature Area

Come help Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation maintain local biodiversity through the removal of invasive plant species!
When: Sat. Sept. 30, 2023, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: https://nap.a2gov.org/RuthvenCorner
Event is 11/12 full.
Study Jamz Tutoring (Oct. 1)

Work with members of SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) and NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) to provide tutoring for general engineering courses (e.g., MATH 115/116/215/216, PHYSICS 140/240, CHEM 130) in a group setting. This is a great chance to help out the engineering community on campus while getting to know members of these engineering organizations. Snacks will be provided!
Shifts:
When: Sun. Oct. 1, 2023, 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
Where: IOE 1610
Shift is 2/2 full.
When: Sun. Oct. 1, 2023, 2 p.m.–3 p.m.
Where: IOE 1610
Shift is 2/2 full.
When: Sun. Oct. 1, 2023, 3 p.m.–4 p.m.
Where: IOE 1610
Shift is 2/2 full.
MindSET 1: Water Bottle Rockets

Earn K-12 Service Hours and teach kids in our community about engineering with this MindSET event! Volunteers will serve as mentors for local students, guiding them in their journey to discover why some of Michigan's top engineering students love what they do.
If this is your first MindSET of this semester it is strongly recommended that you attend the 30-minute MindSET Volunteer Training Session the Friday evening before the event for an additional service hour.
Module: Bottle Rockets
When: Sun. Oct. 1, 2023, 2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Where: 1226 EECS
Event is 15/15 full.
Weekly Officer Meetings

Electees and Actives can sign up to attend weekly officer meetings for a service hour. Come see how we conduct chapter business at officer meetings.
Officers may not sign up under this event!
Shifts:
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Executive Team Office Hours

To better serve the Michigan Gamma chapter and provide transparency to the members and electees, the officer corps hosted weekly office hours. The office hours consisted of onehours per officer team, during business hours of 9am to 5pm, that do not overlap which each other. Thus, the weekly total of office hours are about 3 hours.
Shifts:
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Engineering Futures with J.P. Blackford

Since the 1980s, the Engineering Futures (EF) program has provided professional skills training to help engineering students and practitioners develop non-technical skills that are essential for personal and professional success.
These in-person sessions will be facilitated by J.P. Blackford, who served as President of the Tau Beta Pi Association from 2014-2016 and has facilitated Engineering Futures sessions around the country since 2003.
5-6pm: Teaming Up: Effective Group and Meeting Management
6-7pm: Leveling Up: Problem Solving and Decision Making
Shifts:
When: Mon. Oct. 2, 2023, 5 p.m.–6 p.m.
Where: BBB 1670
Shift is 37/50 full.
When: Mon. Oct. 2, 2023, 6 p.m.– 7 p.m.
Where: BBB 1670
Shift is 36/50 full.
NROTC Group Tutoring (Oct. 2, Oct. 4)

The Navy Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NROTC) at the University of Michigan has academic standards and is looking for tutors to assist their students, with a focus on introductory Math and Physics courses:
MATH 115/116
PHYSICS 140/240
You will report to the NROTC wardroom (CHEM 1018), located on the west side of the Chemistry building. The fastest way to find it is to use the entrance nearest to the Kinesiology building and immediately turn right. Once you arrive, check in with Collin Wys, the NROTC Academics Officer, who will make sure you get credit for tutoring.
Any questions can be directed towards Vance Kreider, the TBP Campus Outreach Officer (tbp.campusoutreach@umich.edu, or find me on Slack) or Collin Wys, the NROTC Academics Officer (cwys@emich.edu—note the domain name).
Shifts:
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Events Team Office Hours

Electees, come meet your events team in office hours! We will use this time to answer any questions you may have and to help with your electing requirements.
Shifts:
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Second Actives

Details TBD
Please note that this meeting is for actives only! Please do not come if you are an electee.
Shifts:
When: Tue. Oct. 3, 2023, 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
Where: Virtual (https://umich.zoom.us/j/94692516088) Password:1885
No attendance limit. 7 attendees so far.
When: Tue. Oct. 3, 2023, 6:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: 1013 DOW
No attendance limit. 32 attendees so far.
MindSET Content Development

Help guide the future of MindSET events while earning K-12 Service Hours in manageable, 1-hour sessions.
Zoom link for all weeks: https://umich.zoom.us/j/93473061607
Shifts:
When: Thu. Oct. 5, 2023, 6 p.m.– 7 p.m.
Where: 1226 EECS
No attendance limit. 7 attendees so far.
When: Thu. Oct. 19, 2023, 6 p.m.– 7 p.m.
Where: 1226 EECS
No attendance limit. 6 attendees so far.
When: Thu. Nov. 2, 2023, 6 p.m.– 7 p.m.
Where: 1226 EECS
No attendance limit. 6 attendees so far.
When: Thu. Nov. 30, 2023, 6 p.m.– 7 p.m.
Where: 1226 EECS
No attendance limit. 6 attendees so far.
Chapter Team Office Hours

Electees, come meet your chapter team in office hours! We will use this time to answer any questions you may have and to help with your electing requirements.
Shifts:
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Sandia Info Session

Sandia is a research and development organization focusing on national security issues. This will be your chance to learn about career opportunities there while gaining a Social/PD credit.
When: Tue. Oct. 10, 2023, 5 p.m.–6 p.m.
Where: 1610 IOE
No attendance limit. 13 attendees so far.
Third General

*This meeting is mandatory for those interested in joining Tau Beta Pi.
Details TBD
When: Tue. Oct. 10, 2023, 6:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: 1013 DOW
No attendance limit. 53 attendees so far.
MindSET Training Session 2

Strongly recommended informational presentation for anyone volunteering in a MindSET event for their first time this semester.
Shifts:
When: Fri. Oct. 20, 2023, 6 p.m.– 6:30 p.m.
Where: TBD
No attendance limit. 3 attendees so far.
When: Fri. Oct. 20, 2023, 6 p.m.– 6:30 p.m.
Where: https://umich.zoom.us/j/93473061607
No attendance limit. 9 attendees so far.
MindSET 2

Earn K-12 Service Hours and teach kids in our community about engineering with this MindSET event! Volunteers will serve as mentors for local students, guiding them in their journey to discover why some of Michigan's top engineering students love what they do.
If this is your first MindSET of this semester it is strongly recommended that you attend the 30-minute MindSET Volunteer Training Session the Friday evening before the event for an additional service hour.
Module: Wall Builders
When: Sun. Oct. 22, 2023, 2:30 p.m.– 5:30 p.m.
Where: 1226 EECS
Event is 12/25 full.
Fourth General

*This meeting is mandatory for those interested in joining Tau Beta Pi.
Details TBD
When: Tue. Oct. 24, 2023, 6:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: 1610 IOE
No attendance limit. 41 attendees so far.
Merit Badge Day

At Merit Badge Day, Scouts will explore the world of engineering and earn their Digital Technology, Programming, Electronics and Engineering Merit Badges. Scouts will learn about programming and engineering in a fun environment through multiple activities, including developing programs on an Arduino and designing simple websites, as well as learning about important topics in engineering. Scouts will learn from engineering students across several disciplines, and learn more about what it means to be an engineer.
When: Sat. Oct. 28, 2023, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: Lurie Biomedical Engineering Building
Event is 12/12 full.
New Initiatives II

We'll discuss ideas to improve the chapter in groups. Dinner will be provided! Meeting topic: TBD
When: Tue. Oct. 31, 2023, 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Where: 2505 GGBL
No attendance limit. 23 attendees so far.
MindSET Training Session 3

Strongly recommended informational presentation for anyone volunteering in a MindSET event for their first time this semester.
Shifts:
When: Fri. Nov. 3, 2023, 6 p.m.– 6:30 p.m.
Where: TBD
No attendance limit. 2 attendees so far.
When: Fri. Nov. 3, 2023, 6 p.m.– 6:30 p.m.
Where: https://umich.zoom.us/j/93473061607
No attendance limit. 1 attendees so far.
MindSET 3

Earn K-12 Service Hours and teach kids in our community about engineering with this MindSET event! Volunteers will serve as mentors for local students, guiding them in their journey to discover why some of Michigan's top engineering students love what they do.
If this is your first MindSET of this semester it is strongly recommended that you attend the 30-minute MindSET Volunteer Training Session the Friday evening before the event for an additional service hour.
Module: TBProgramming
When: Sun. Nov. 5, 2023, 2:30 p.m.– 5:30 p.m.
Where: 1226 EECS
Event is 8/25 full.
Third Actives

Details TBD
Please note that this meeting is for actives only! Please do not come if you are an electee.
Shifts:
When: Tue. Nov. 7, 2023, 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
Where: Virtual (https://umich.zoom.us/j/94692516088) Password:1885
No attendance limit. 5 attendees so far.
When: Tue. Nov. 7, 2023, 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
Where: 1013 DOW
No attendance limit. 21 attendees so far.
New Initiatives III

We'll discuss ideas to improve the chapter in groups. Dinner will be provided! Meeting topic: TBD
When: Tue. Nov. 14, 2023, 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Where: DOW 1013
No attendance limit. 17 attendees so far.
CSD Information/Training Session

For those volunteering for Cub Scouts Day on Sunday, November 19th, we will hold an informational/training session to prepare for the event. We will provide information on the event schedule as well as advice for working on engineering modules with kids. Cub Scouts Day is a very fun event, and we hope everyone is excited!
When: Thu. Nov. 16, 2023, 6 p.m.– 7 p.m.
Where: TBD
Event is 13/35 full.
Cub Scouts Day

Welcome to Cub Scouts Day!
This event is one of the chapter's largest annual service programs for K-12 outreach. Cub Scouts Day is a wonderful opportunity to inspire the next generation of engineers through several fun hands-on activities! As a volunteer, you will work with a group of local cub scouts to complete an engineering design challenge such building bridges or protecting an egg during the Egg Drop. CSD is a fun way to be involved with the community, and we hope to see you there!
When: Sun. Nov. 19, 2023, 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.
Where: EECS 1303
Event is 17/35 full.
MindSET Training Session 4

Strongly recommended informational presentation for anyone volunteering in a MindSET event for their first time this semester.
Shifts:
When: Fri. Dec. 1, 2023, 6 p.m.– 6:30 p.m.
Where: TBD
No attendance limit. 2 attendees so far.
When: Fri. Dec. 1, 2023, 6 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Where: https://umich.zoom.us/j/93473061607
No attendance limit. 1 attendees so far.
MindSET 4

Earn K-12 Service Hours and teach kids in our community about engineering with this MindSET event! Volunteers will serve as mentors for local students, guiding them in their journey to discover why some of Michigan's top engineering students love what they do.
If this is your first MindSET of this semester it is strongly recommended that you attend the 30-minute MindSET Volunteer Training Session the Friday evening before the event for an additional service hour.
Module: Pilot Module from Content Development Sessions
When: Sun. Dec. 3, 2023, 2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Where: 1226 EECS
Event is 5/25 full.
Fifth General

*This meeting is mandatory for those interested in joining Tau Beta Pi.
Details TBD
When: Tue. Dec. 5, 2023, 6:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: 1013 DOW
No attendance limit. 37 attendees so far.

Tau Beta Pi–Michigan Gamma

Engineering Futures with J.P. Blackford

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